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H-1B Visa Applications Hit Cap In 4 Days
On Friday morning, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it has already reached its congressionally mandated threshold of 85,000 visas for the new fiscal year.
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Janet Jackson Confirms Separation From Wissam Al Mana
Sources say the iconic singer and her billionaire husband of five years have been on the rocks for a while.
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Spotify Executive Killed In Stockholm Attack
Chris Bevington was based in the company's Stockholm office and was the director of global partnerships and business development, according to his LinkedIn page. He was a UK citizen.
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Box Office Report: Kong: Skull Island Clobbers Logan With $61 Million
The beastly battle for this weekend’s box office crown wasn’t even close.
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‘Black-ish’ Actress Yara Shahidi Had Michelle Obama Write Her College Recommendation Letter
While many high school students ask a teacher, boss, or close family friend to write a college recommendation letter for them, Black-ish actress Yara Shahidi went straight to the top and asked … Michelle Obama. The two became acquainted at events promoting women’s education and formed a bond.
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TSU Dreams Of Making History At NCAA Tournament
Texas Southern is dancing and dreaming of making history.
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Trump Rallies: Campaign-Funded, For A Reason
President Donald Trump on Wednesday will fly into Nashville to rally thousands of supporters for the second time in his two-month-old presidency.
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Roomba Will Now Tell You What Part Of Your Home Is Dirtiest
For the parent who's always suspected their kid's bedroom is the dirtiest part of the house -- Roomba is now ready to weigh in.
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Usher’s Biggest Career Regret Involves Music’s Most Controversial Artist
Usher has a career that spans of over 20 years, giving him the opportunity to drop eight studio albums and work with everyone from Beyoncé to Priyanka Chopra.
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Jay Z Launches Arrive To Invest In Startups
The rapper-entrepreneur is an investor in Uber, among other startups, but now he's formalizing his investor efforts: Roc Nation, Carter's entertainment firm, is launching a new business arm called Arrive.
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'I'm Married Now': Adele Confirms Marriage To Longtime Partner At Concert
Famous for award-winning songs on heartbreak, the singer told concertgoers in Brisbane that she was "married now" before launching into a soulful rendition of 2011 breakthrough hit "Somebody Like You."
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Chinese Firm Fined $1.2 Billion For Violating U.S. Sanctions On Iran
ZTE will enter a guilty plea in federal court, U.S. investigators said Tuesday. Executives at the firm had conspired to build telecommunications networks in Iran using equipment manufactured in the U.S., they said.
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Starbucks Unveils Whiskey Barrel-Aged Coffee. Yum!
Starbucks announced Monday that its Roastery store in Seattle has begun selling two new specialty drinks made from beans aged in whiskey barrels. Starbucks will be selling bags of those coffee beans as well.
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Starbucks Is Coming To The Home Of The Espresso
Starbucks boss Howard Schultz dreamed up the idea of starting a coffeehouse chain during a trip to Milan in 1983.
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Children’s Art Contest Celebrates Mental Health and Seeks Entries
Art sparks the brains of children and young people. In fact, it improves their mental health. Children 5-14 years old are invited to show their creativity and their own understanding of mental health by entering the 2017 #HTXMentalHealth Children’s Art Contest themed, “How I Feel About Myself.”
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‘Power’ Showrunner Says 50 Cent Nudity Beef Was Staged
The creator and executive producer of Power is coming clean about an August 2016 Instagram spat with the show’s producer and star 50 Cent, which was sparked after a full-frontal shot of his manhood was shown on camera.
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The ‘Black-ish’ Crew Throw Yara Shahidi A Super Sweet Graduation
High school graduations are a major moment because they signify the transition into the semi-adult world. And for Black-ish star, Yara Shahidi the moment was made extra special by the cast and crew of her hit ABC show.
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Boris Kodjoe Shares Special Moment With His Daughter
Boris Kodjoe is the proud father of two beautiful children with his Hollywood star wife, Nicole Ari Parker.
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Tamar Braxton Talks About Her Husband’s Dramatic Weight Loss
Tamar Braxton and Vince Herbert made their press rounds this week to promote the new season of We tv’s Braxton Family Values. The couple, who have been married for eight years, talked about the most recent change in their marriage: Vince’s dramatic weight loss.
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Internet Sensation Felicia “Auntie Fee” O’Dell Has Died
Earlier this week Felicia “Auntie Fee” O’Dell, known for her hilarious viral cooking videos, was reportedly on life support from a massive heart attack. It was reported Friday evening, from a message posted by her son on social media, that she has passed away.
